Find Balance: Move Better, Feel Stronger, and Live Well

With the return of daylight savings (hooray, longer days!) and the spring equinox just 10 days away, nature reminds us that equilibrium – having balance – is about more than physical stability. It’s foundational to our overall well-being. 

In nature, the equinox is a day with equal hours of daylight and darkness. But what does balance really mean for us? And why does it matter?  

Balance: More Than Just Not Falling

Balance might make you think of someone struggling to stay steady on uneven ground. But it’s far more than that, influencing how we move, how we recover, and how resilient we feel.

At its core, balance is a complex system of strength, mobility, coordination, and neuromuscular control that: 
✔️ Prevents falls and injuries (especially as we age)
✔️ Enhances athletic performance (from running to weightlifting)
✔️ Reduces pain (by improving posture and movement efficiency)
✔️ Supports mobility and independence (so you can move with confidence)

Whether you’re a competitive athlete, an active parent, or just trying to stay healthy, balance is a skill you can build and improve with practice. 

The Connection Between Balance, Strength & Mobility

Balance doesn’t exist in a vacuum—it connects to strength, mobility, and control, and your nervous system.

Strength: Strong muscles, especially in the core, hips, and legs, provide the stability needed to maintain balance.

Mobility: Flexible muscles and mobile joints allow you to make small adjustments that keep you steady. Restricted movement—whether from muscle tightness or joint stiffness—can throw off your ability to balance efficiently.

Controlled Movement & Coordination: Good balance isn’t just about strength. It’s also about the ability to control movement. The better you balance, the more efficiently you move through space. 

Nervous System & Breathwork: Your nervous system controls more than stress levels. It also affects balance. When it’s regulated, coordination improves, muscle tension decreases, and movement becomes more fluid. 

A well-rounded approach to movement—including strength, mobility, balance, and nervous system regulation—leads to better stability, fewer injuries, faster recovery, and more ease in daily activities.

Balance in the Bigger Picture: Holistic Health & Well Being

Balance isn’t just physical—life needs it, too.

Too much stress, too little rest. Too much movement, not enough recovery. 

These imbalances can lead to fatigue, pain, and a sense of being "off."

So what does true balance look like?

🌿 Movement & Recovery: active exercise vs. restorative work
😴 Effort & Ease: push hard vs. allow for rest
🥦 Nutrition: fuel your body vs. over-restrict or overindulge
🧘 Stress & Relaxation: recharge mentally vs. constant overdrive

And this is the perfect time of year for a reset. As the seasons shift, take this opportunity to check in with yourself—and the balance you need to support your well-being.

How to Improve Your Balance (At Any Age!)

Want to improve your stability and prevent injuries? These exercises help strengthen key muscles, improve coordination, and enhance balance.

🦶 Single-Leg Balance with Toe Taps
Stand on one leg with a slight bend in your knee, hands on hips. Using a resistance band, tap your free foot to the side, then back to center, then behind you, and back again. This challenges your balance while activating key stabilizing muscles. (Watch Amanda’s demo.)

🏋️ Split Squat with Weights
Stand with one leg forward, the other behind you on the ball of your foot. Holding weights at your sides, lower into a lunge position, bending your front knee to 90 degrees while your back knee lowers toward the floor. Push back up and repeat. This strengthens your legs while improving balance and control. (Watch the demo.)

⚖️ Single-Leg Balance on an Unstable Surface
Standing on a foam pad or wobble board, lift one foot and maintain your balance while keeping your core engaged. This enhances stability, coordination, and ankle strength.  (Watch Amanda’s demo.)

Balance is a skill you can train and improve, just like strength and mobility. The more you challenge it, the better it gets.

But movement is only one piece of the puzzle. Finding balance in all areas of life—physically, mentally, and emotionally—helps you move better, feel stronger, and build lasting resilience.

Move Stronger, Feel Steadier: This Spring & Beyond

Spring is a time of renewal, making it the perfect moment to check in with yourself. Are you moving well? Do you feel stable and strong? If you’re looking to improve how you move and feel, now’s the time to explore what’s possible.

And we’d love to help! Book a FREE Discovery Call to learn what’s possible for you.